Clinical Nurse-Quality Ortho Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Nurse - Quality Ortho Coordinator
Location: Bloomington Hospital
Department: Quality and Patient Safety
Position Status: Full-Time  Position Overview:
The New IU Health Bloomington at the Indiana University Regional Academic Health Center is designed not just for today, but for the next 100 years, providing top-of-the-line clinical care. Join our comprehensive, highly skilled team that provides leading-edge medicine and treatments!IU Health is currently seeking a Clinical Nurse - Quality Ortho Coordinator to support the Quality and Patient Safety department at Bloomington Hospital. This position is scheduled for Monday to Friday during the day, with the possibility of one remote workday each week. If you are a Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate continuous quality improvement activities for assigned populations within the orthopedic service line.
• Work independently and lead specific work groups focused on enhancing quality and patient safety.
• Perform ongoing analyses of gaps in clinical care and barriers to care, aligning interventions with the organization's strategic plan.
• Facilitate the organization’s performance improvement processes in collaboration with project team leaders.
• Conduct training and educational programs for staff and physicians on performance improvement methodologies, data analysis, data processing, work simplification techniques, and other relevant topics related to quality improvement.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in clinical healthcare or business preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred; other advanced life support certifications may be required based on department specialty as per patient care policies.
• Experience in report writing and graphical display preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications is preferred.

Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number one ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:  

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results program, where participation in wellness initiatives earns points towards financial incentives in your paycheck! The more you engage, the more you earn!

For more information on our benefits, please visit our benefits website: IU Health BenefitsJoin Us:
If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for quality improvement and patient safety, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Nurse - Quality Ortho Coordinator position. Your expertise will be essential in enhancing the quality of care provided to our orthopedics patients at IU Health Bloomington.

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